Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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